Library Assistants, Clerical Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$36,010
↑ 53.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Library Assistants, Clerical — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Library Assistants, Clerical — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 53.6% since 2011 ($23,440 → $36,010)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $36,010
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,010 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $34,020 | +9.2% |
| 2022 | $31,150 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | $29,450 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | $28,730 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | $27,490 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | $26,500 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $25,810 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $25,220 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | $24,480 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $23,910 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $23,660 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | $23,440 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $23,440 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.